Huron by American Glass Mosaics

Collection Summary

Huron by American Glass Mosaics is a recycled glass mosaic collection designed to showcase the manufacturer’s broader color and finish range through 16 coordinated blends. The collection incorporates 32 base colors with clear, opaque, and multiple finish options, primarily in 1″ × 1″ and 1″ × 2″ formats.

Tile X Design offers the collection in Ship, Shore, Smoke, Surf, Bay, Castle, Coast, Dock, Dune, Fins, Pier, Quartz, Reef, Seafoam, Shark, and Shell. Its defining visual characteristic is the combination of color and opalescent surface variation within each mosaic blend.

Design & Aesthetic

Huron uses mixed rather than monochromatic color compositions. Clear and opaque glass, along with changing surface finishes, create depth and visual variation within the small-scale mosaics. The 1″ × 1″ square provides a regular gridded appearance, while 1″ × 2″ pieces can be specified in stacked or running-bond layouts for a more linear effect.

With sixteen blends spanning pale neutrals, blues, greens, deeper tones, and mixed color relationships, Huron provides a broad palette while maintaining a consistent mosaic scale.

Material & Craftsmanship

Huron is manufactured in Michigan from 100% recycled glass. American Glass Mosaics states that its mosaics use recycled post-consumer and industrial glass, which is melted, formed, colored, and annealed during production.

Design Applications

Tile X Design lists Huron for walls, floors, shower floors, and outdoor installations, with pools, bathrooms, commercial projects, and kitchen backsplashes also identified among its use categories.

The compact mosaic scale and choice of square, stacked, and running-bond configurations make Huron especially relevant where designers want color and surface variation to become part of the overall tiled field rather than relying on a large-format pattern.

Specifying Huron

Huron is supplied on approximately 12″ × 12″ sheets with 1″ × 1″ squares or 1″ × 2″ mosaics in stacked and running-bond arrangements. Tile X Design rates the collection V4, so noticeable visual variation should be expected and samples should be evaluated as part of the specification process.

American Glass Mosaics also notes that shade, tone, color, and texture can vary in glass products and that samples may not exactly match current inventory.

For installation, the manufacturer specifies face-mounted mosaic sheets and white thin-set mortar intended for glass tile rather than mastic. Setting materials should be selected according to the installation environment, particularly for swimming pools and other submerged areas.

Tile X Design lists both Stock US at approximately 1–6 weeks and Special Order US at approximately 7–12 weeks, depending on the selected product.

Product Specifications

• Material: Glass
• Chemical Resistance: Class A
• Thermal Shock Resistance: No defects
• Breaking Strength: Passes
• Water Absorption: Impervious
• Crazing Resistance: Passes
• Facial Dimensions/Thickness: Passes
• Warpage: Passes
• Freeze-Thaw: Passes
• DCOF: 0.33–0.54
• Variation: V4

Frequently Asked Questions

What should designers expect from Huron’s V4 variation?

Tile X Design classifies Huron as V4, indicating substantial visual variation within the collection. American Glass Mosaics also advises that glass tile can vary in color, shade, tone, and texture, so samples should be used to understand the overall blend rather than as an exact representation of every installed piece.

What is the difference between the 1″ × 1″ and 1″ × 2″ Huron options?

The 1″ × 1″ format produces a regular square mosaic grid. The 1″ × 2″ format is offered in stacked and running-bond layouts, allowing the same color blend to take on a more linear or directional appearance.

Can Huron be specified for shower floors or pools?

Tile X Design identifies Huron for shower-floor applications and includes pools among its use categories. Because American Glass Mosaics notes that installation materials vary according to the environment, submerged installations should follow the manufacturer’s glass mosaic installation guidance.

How is Huron different from a single-color glass mosaic?

Huron is intentionally built from blends rather than a uniform single color. American Glass Mosaics combines 32 base colors across the Huron blend collection with clear, opaque, and varied finishes to create more layered surface and color effects.